Controlled Burn Escalates, Contained Through Multi-Agency Response
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueFirefighter works to extinguish flames along the fence line after the controlled burn spread out of control.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueCharred ground and smoke mark the path of the fire as crews continue hotspot operations.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueBaldwin County’s Tanker 4 assists Milledgeville Fire on scene as crews secure the area.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueA burned utility pole and surrounding brush continue to smolder as firefighters work to fully contain the incident.
On November 17, 2025, Baldwin County Fire Rescue responded under automatic aid to assist Milledgeville Fire after a controlled burn escalated beyond control on the Central State Hospital grounds near the Kemper Building. Fire crews arrived to find 2–3 acres actively burning, multiple power poles impacted, and two buildings threatened. One structure sustained a one-room fire as a result of the spread.
Through coordinated efforts between Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Milledgeville Fire, and supporting agencies, the fire was quickly contained. Crews remain on scene extinguishing hot spots to prevent rekindling, while Georgia Forestry is plowing a containment break around the affected area.
Residents are urged to avoid the area as overhaul operations continue. The incident highlighted strong interagency teamwork and an effective emergency response under challenging conditions.
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